2016 Pathways Summer Admission Program

Pathways Summer Admission Program

First-semester freshman applicants who do not meet the admission requirements may become eligible for admission by enrolling in the Pathways Summer Admission Program. Students are required to enroll in the 2016 summer II term at SFA. Students will be required to enroll in 7 (seven) semester credit hours including SFA 101 and will be mailed a schedule by an academic advisor from the college in which they will major. The 2016 summer II semester begins on July 12th and ends on August 12th. Students who satisfactorily complete the program with an overall "C" (2.0) GPA and who do not have any grades of "F" will continue into the fall 2016 semester. NOTE: Students admitted to Pathways must complete the high school recommended or distinguished program. Students who complete the basic program must meet the following college readiness standards regarding the SAT or ACT scores:

SAT -- 1500 out of 2400 (This score requirement includes writing.)

ACT -- 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 24 Science

Students wishing to attend the Pathways Summer Admission Program must complete the online contract. This contract must be returned to the Office of Admission, P.O. Box 13051, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-3051 by May 11, 2016. Students must satisfy Texas Success Initiative testing requirements.

Academic Opportunity Program

The Academic Opportunity Program (AOP) is designed to identify first-semester freshman students who did not meet the admission requirements as a result of significant extenuating circumstance(s). The program is limited to a small number of students who provide adequate documentation with regard to their extenuating circumstance. Applications are available through the Office of Admissions.

Complete AOP applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis for the fall and spring semesters. AOP applications must be received by the Office of Admissions no later than 5 business days prior to the first day of classes.

Transfer Option

First-semester freshmen not meeting admission requirements may attend an accredited community college or four-year university to gain admission to SFA for a future semester. Students who successfully complete at least 15 semester hours of transferable work after high school graduation with a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale will be eligible for admission to SFA. Applicants will need to reapply for admission to SFA for the desired semester and submit official college transcript(s).

SFA – AC Partner Program

PARTNER is a transfer agreement program between Stephen F. Austin and Angelina College. Students who elect to participate in this invitation only program are eligible for admission to Stephen F. Austin University once the program requirements are met. The deadline for acceptance into the PARTNER program is July 1st, 2016. For more information e-mail Jennifer Baldauf, Angelina College 936-633-5289 or visit the PARTNER program website.